Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Webmath: Subtract Two Fractions
Use this "math solver" to subtract two fractions (and/or mixed numbers) that you enter. The site will explain in detail the process of subtacting the fractions you entered.
Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: Skill in Arithmetic: Add and Subtract Fractions
This Math Page tutorial explains how to add and subtract fractions and features a practice section at the very end of the lesson.
Cool Math
Coolmath: Coolmath4kids: Speedway Adding Fractions
Add and subtract fractions to win the race in this multiplayer game!
Lesson Tutor
Lesson Tutor: Fraction Addition and Subtraction Lesson
This site is an online lesson plan of how to correctly add and subtract fractions is provided here. Many examples of the processes are worked out and the solutions provided. An elementary teacher looking for some useful advice and...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Subtracting Fractions With Unlike Denominators
Practice subtracting fractions that have different denominators. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Rational Numbers in Applications
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Solve real-world problems involving the addition and subtraction of fractions and evaluate change.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Unit Closure
What is going on in the problem? What are you trying to figure out? What kind of model could you create for this problem? Students apply the skills they have learned throughout Unit 4.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Looking for Patterns + Show What You Know
How would you solve 3 1/4 - 1 5/6? What do students understand? What gaps do they have in their understanding? Students continue looking for patterns when they are adding and subtracting fractions and then they take a quiz.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Adding and Subtracting Fractions Day 2
How would you add 2 1/2 and 2/3? How would you find the difference between 2 1/2 and 2/3? Students continue to develop strategies for adding and subtracting fractions.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Adding and Subtracting Fractions Day 1
If Ashley ate 1/2 pizza, Tatyana ate 1/3 of a pizza, and Tiffany ate 5/8 of a pizza, how much pizza did they eat altogether? What's the smallest number of pizzas they ordered? How much was left? Students work to develop strategies for...
Quia
Ixl Learning: Fractions Overview
Brush up on your math skills relating to fractions then try some practice problems to test your understanding.
PBS
Pbs: Subtraction of Fractions Using a Visual Model
Use a visual model to subtract fractions with unlike denominators. This video focuses on using an equivalent fractions chart to compare fractions and find the missing piece.
Help Algebra
Help algebra.com: Fractions
This resource offers an overview of fractions from several aspects, including simplifying, reduced, mixed numbers and improper form, and basic operations. Examples and diagrams are included to help demonstrate each topic.
AAA Math
Aaa Math: Subtracting Fractions With Different Denominators
This AOL personal page explains how to subtract fractions with different denominators, then offers games to practice this skill.
AAA Math
Aaa Math: Subtracting Fractions With Same Denominator
Gives a brief explanation of how to subtract fractions with the same denominator. Gives practice, and games to play to use this skill.
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor Interactivate: Fraction Adding and Subtracting
Use this discussion, provided by Shodor, to reinforce your knowledge on adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators.
Visual Fractions
Visual Fractions: Subtract and Simplify Fractions With Circle Models
Use this interactive site from Visual Fractions to practice subtraction with fractions using circles. You will need to answer the questions with mixed numbers in lowest terms.
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor Interactivate: Lesson: Fraction Facts
The Shodor Education Foundation provides this lesson plan to introduce students to the basics of fractions including fraction operations and converting fractions both to decimals and percents. NCTM Standards are listed for this activity....
Math Medics
S.o.s. Math: Subtraction
Explains step-by-step how to subtract fractions. Gives examples and exercises to practice this skill.
Elias Saab
Math Drills: Fraction Operations Quiz #1
An interactive quiz which provides students with two fractions and a randomly selected operation sign between them. Students input their solution and have the program evaluate it. Hints are available if the student needs them, and...
The Math League
The Math League: Fractions
This tutorial covers all types of fractions with simple explanations on how to work with them.
Teaching Treasures Publications
Teaching Treasures: Year Five Math (Page 3)
An interactive worksheet that focuses on adding and subtracting fractions. The worksheet covers concepts such as mixed numbers, reducing to lowest terms, and changing mixed numbers to improper fractions. Problems are set up horizontally...
Teaching Treasures Publications
Teaching Treasures: Year Five Math (Page 5)
Sharpen your computation skills with this interactive worksheet. The focus is adding and subtracting fractions with like and unlike denominators and reducing to lowest terms. Problems are set up horizontally and answers can be checked...
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Algebra Review: Add and Subtract Fractions
Find a quick, concise explanation of how to add and subtract fractions. Step by step examples are included to help you understand how to find the sum or difference for fractions with both like and unlike denominators.